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emmaverybo

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53. But you contend "lack of control over his son" could be a criteria upon which to judge his
Reply to Celerity (Reply #35)
Thu Oct 10, 2019, 02:00 PM
Oct 2019

candidacy. Maybe you mean RW can promote that idea.

Reasonable people know we have little influence and usually no control over adult children bent on pursuing their own agendas. This fact does not show we lack strength in other realms.

Biden is considered one of the most powerful VP’s in modern American politics. Seems to show that one’s relationship with one’s children is not a model for one’s performance in the world-at-large.

Our state department in 2014 found no conflict of interest in Hunter Biden’s position.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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My wife thinks that Joe Biden is disqualified as a nominee... [View all] brooklynite Oct 2019 OP
p o p c o r n crazytown Oct 2019 #1
I think she is probably right. nt tblue37 Oct 2019 #2
lol.. says the Elizabeth Warren supporter. Cha Oct 2019 #95
Jimmy Carter should have disqualified then because of "billy beer" by his brother. Canoe52 Oct 2019 #129
Billy Beer did not involve a foreign government, as far as I can remember. Liberty Belle Oct 2019 #177
Neither did Biden's son's employment involve a foreign government. Canoe52 Oct 2019 #192
That is just ridiculous and Democrats should not jump aboard the Democrat smearing train established Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #213
Maybe... but unlike with Bernie, shouldn't people wait for all the facts to come out?? InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #130
. Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2019 #3
"This is troubling for Bernie..." LanternWaste Oct 2019 #20
It's troubling all right Bradshaw3 Oct 2019 #100
This. cwydro Oct 2019 #193
Although there may be a little smoke, it's only right to let all the facts come out. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #132
my wife thinks it's bullshit.... quickesst Oct 2019 #4
My wife, Er, I mean I couldn't agree more LakeArenal Oct 2019 #56
she has never been... quickesst Oct 2019 #143
Obama didn't have a problem with his VP's child sitting on a foreign board, nor do I. Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #5
Obama spoke out about Hunter? TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #8
He was President at the time. Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #9
That doesn't address what you stated. NT TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #11
True, but as a private citizen, Hunter legally had the right to take that job karynnj Oct 2019 #175
just doesn't look right questionseverything Oct 2019 #191
I agree karynnj Oct 2019 #196
I was unaware of that. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #133
Biden had a problem with it, and I expect Obama did too. LAS14 Oct 2019 #38
re: "You can't make laws affecting members of people's family, can you?" thesquanderer Oct 2019 #47
As long as he disclosed it on Ethics forms and made sure he recused on related matters bigbrother05 Oct 2019 #84
Do you know whether Joe did? InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #134
Do we have that short memory, Billy Carter? President Carter had no control over what his brother still_one Oct 2019 #158
Obama gave Biden the job of firing the crooked prosecuter tirebiter Oct 2019 #185
Not disqualified in any way. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #6
I'm referring to qualifications as a nominee, not qualifications to be President brooklynite Oct 2019 #13
Thought that was clear. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #14
My wife has had as much political experience as I have... brooklynite Oct 2019 #16
OK then that's a fair question, not that it matters. In the end, it's gonna be Bernie & Elizabeth. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #135
Bernie is in third place and dropping... brooklynite Oct 2019 #145
New polls show Biden's standing has remained largely stable. Gothmog Oct 2019 #115
Do you have the RCP averages graph over the last month? TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #116
According to Nate- it's sort of a myth that Biden's falling in the polls. Gothmog Oct 2019 #118
Good analysis but even he throws in the hedge words. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #119
More from Nate Gothmog Oct 2019 #187
so while his numbers are up, his lead is shrinking questionseverything Oct 2019 #190
RCP has a dirty little secret! It's associated with a RW FB page called conservative country Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #154
This message was self-deleted by its author bluewater Oct 2019 #7
Trump: Mission Accomplished aeromanKC Oct 2019 #10
I think your obnoxiousdrunk Oct 2019 #12
Fact Check Dem4Life1102 Oct 2019 #15
I do not think it is disqualifying, and I do think he is still the best shot to dump Rump, but Celerity Oct 2019 #17
"lack of control over his son" phleshdef Oct 2019 #25
when your father is the VP of the US, you are not in a normal position, and that is a two-way street Celerity Oct 2019 #27
No. Thats horse shit. If my father was VP and he tried to control my life, I'd tell him where to go. phleshdef Oct 2019 #31
completely disagree, especially considering the history of that firm and its founder nt Celerity Oct 2019 #35
None of that is relevant. Its his life. His decisions. His freedom. And he did nothing illegal. phleshdef Oct 2019 #36
you apparently did not read my first post, at least the part where I said this is not disqualifying Celerity Oct 2019 #39
My, such a victim now. phleshdef Oct 2019 #63
no, just consistent Celerity Oct 2019 #152
But you contend "lack of control over his son" could be a criteria upon which to judge his emmaverybo Oct 2019 #53
I personally can chalk it off like you do, but it is not types like us that is is going to come down Celerity Oct 2019 #57
Ok. Fair enough. Then your post was expressing a concern non-liberals will promote. As to Hunter's emmaverybo Oct 2019 #69
fair enough as well Celerity Oct 2019 #70
You can't tell adult children what to do...what more purity for Democrats while the GOP does what Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #139
That is bullshit. An adult son can sit on any board...and with the Trump kids doing what they are Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #147
no it is not, sorry, and I am not smearing anyone Celerity Oct 2019 #148
I think Joe is one of the world's "best" dads Backseat Driver Oct 2019 #189
I agree with you. Rhiannon12866 Oct 2019 #217
I suppose the same goes for Ivanka Trump. delisen Oct 2019 #106
even moreso, as they are the principals in fraud, I am not accusing any of the Bidens of that at all Celerity Oct 2019 #150
Mega false equivalency. She is part of the administration. She works in her father's campaigns. phleshdef Oct 2019 #164
Don't understand the "try harder" comment delisen Oct 2019 #169
Try harder to make a valid point. phleshdef Oct 2019 #170
Does not seem to apply to discussion. delisen Oct 2019 #218
Control over his son? Who has that from 16 on? LakeArenal Oct 2019 #61
I would expect a Vice President to have some input into it, especially given Hunter's past Celerity Oct 2019 #67
I have no answer to that as I disagree totally LakeArenal Oct 2019 #78
No...a kid like Hunter does what he chooses...and Biden has done the best he could...mental Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #141
once again, I completely disagree with you, you are not the arbiter of universal opinion Celerity Oct 2019 #149
This message was self-deleted by its author InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #138
"lack of control over his son" TwilightZone Oct 2019 #172
Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2019 #18
Trump is teeing up Elizabeth Warren and is ready to go as soon as Biden is sufficiently gutted... Hekate Oct 2019 #22
+1. emulatorloo Oct 2019 #51
+1000 emmaverybo Oct 2019 #54
Deaf ears out there will continue to do Puke work for them LakeArenal Oct 2019 #82
Indeed.. those posting these kinds of things still seem to think their candidate won't be affected Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #155
This should be a no brainer MustLoveBeagles Oct 2019 #203
I'm not surprised. Faith-based politics is a trendy little thing these days. LanternWaste Oct 2019 #19
What "allegations " did the OP make? cwydro Oct 2019 #24
"Many people are saying..." emulatorloo Oct 2019 #59
Well, there is that...."they" talk inside trump's head, too. LakeArenal Oct 2019 #65
Stealing Trump's line -"almost everyone agrees is true" Nice redstateblues Oct 2019 #92
Don't expect a reply Bradshaw3 Oct 2019 #103
Sigh, I'm used to it. cwydro Oct 2019 #111
I'm not surprised Bradshaw3 Oct 2019 #101
It also is strange that a man kicked out of the Navy not long after being commissioned who was cwydro Oct 2019 #21
Are you really sad about it? BannonsLiver Oct 2019 #45
I'm sad that Biden will be tarnished by it, yes. cwydro Oct 2019 #73
Why do you insist on spreading the tarnish? LakeArenal Oct 2019 #83
I'm not spreading it anymore than anyone spreads anything in the news at the present time. cwydro Oct 2019 #93
Well first of all I don't spend my life on DU LakeArenal Oct 2019 #112
I dont spend my life here either. Been out planting spring bulbs all day. cwydro Oct 2019 #113
It's not you I want to ignore. LakeArenal Oct 2019 #117
Yes, too warm here for this time of year in NC. cwydro Oct 2019 #120
Oh no. Pals for sure LakeArenal Oct 2019 #121
Dang, I've been thinking of moving there. cwydro Oct 2019 #122
It's AWESOME😄🙉🦋🕷🐊🐍🌴🌺 LakeArenal Oct 2019 #126
Thanks so much. cwydro Oct 2019 #136
Not spreading anything anymore than anyone else... will keep my feelings to myself..,really?? Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #157
LOL, look at the "tarnishing" of Bernie that goes on here on a daily basis. Oh wait... InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #181
But you didn't keep your feeling or thoughts to yourself. It damages every candidate to post Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #156
Yeah, somehow I don't think Warren cares one whit what I post on a random discussion board. cwydro Oct 2019 #194
I'm sad about it too, but that's somethin Joe should take up with his son Hunter, who is responsible InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #183
If there's nothing to hide, all questions will be asked and answered with full transparency... InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #142
That is a horrible thing to say. Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #144
You are so right. yellowwoodII Oct 2019 #200
It's a problem for him as well as his public speaking ability. I think he will lose jalan48 Oct 2019 #23
He is known for his public speaking ability. He makes an emotional connection with his audience emmaverybo Oct 2019 #64
I agree about Joe connecting with the audience. He has done well in the past but after watching jalan48 Oct 2019 #128
It's your opinion...and that's all it is...an opinion Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #160
You're right... Joe did an excellent job in the one-on-one VP debates. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #186
Without a doubt... though Joe did pretty well in the VP debates. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #146
My dog thinks this is bullshit Green Line Oct 2019 #26
lol.. yeah nothing personal against the Cha Oct 2019 #96
+1000 Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #161
So you support Mayor Pete. Just imagine the worst thing Trump could say about him & ask yourself... Hekate Oct 2019 #28
Agreed - Trump would go there and say that "people are looking into it". Trump has no decency. Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #30
Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2019 #42
Unfortunately Trump will lie about Warren next. emulatorloo Oct 2019 #60
"I like Biden but..."the candidate I prefer is invincible and therefore can not be diminished when emmaverybo Oct 2019 #76
Continually saying this or that "story" hurts Joe LakeArenal Oct 2019 #85
Excellent damn point, Hekate.. Mahalo! Cha Oct 2019 #98
And that is what he does!! Those that play along further his end game.. NOT OURS!! Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #162
So is it necessary for any person who might run for president to disinherit family? nolabear Oct 2019 #29
Not at all. The officeholder has a duty of transparency to us and the country delisen Oct 2019 #109
You're wife is entitled to her opinion--my opinion is that "Mayor Pete" book_worm Oct 2019 #32
It is a flamebait OP to try to stir things up. Typical. Hickenlooper was the OPs previous still_one Oct 2019 #37
I agree! True Blue American Oct 2019 #66
Agree. "A flame-bait" post intended to inspire negative discussion around a candidate the OP emmaverybo Oct 2019 #72
A never heard the phrase "Flame Bait" LakeArenal Oct 2019 #86
Still_one used the term, a fine one. Your resolve to avoid same is one I need to follow, for my emmaverybo Oct 2019 #90
I hear ya. I try to do the same thing, but sometimes get "baited" also still_one Oct 2019 #123
Excellent description. Thanks still_one Oct 2019 #124
I have to wonder if your wife appreciates you posting her views here? still_one Oct 2019 #33
Well, my husband has said . . . peggysue2 Oct 2019 #34
I just sent Biden more $. I figure if Trump is that scared of him I better amp up my support! Dream Girl Oct 2019 #40
We watched Trump pick off his opponents one by one in '16. The stories don't have to be true... Tarheel_Dem Oct 2019 #41
Her concern is duly noted. W_HAMILTON Oct 2019 #43
Jeez. From the subject line, I thought your wife thought Biden had a heart attack. PhoenixDem Oct 2019 #44
Ok. BannonsLiver Oct 2019 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Oct 2019 #48
I don't think that question need concern us. We can only speculate which leads to a kind of gossip. emmaverybo Oct 2019 #79
That is pure crap...lots of pols family members have worked abroad and for foreign governments... Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #131
Biden couldn't prevent Hunter from taking that job. Blue_true Oct 2019 #207
I agree with that...you can't tell adult kids what to do. That some here say and some candidates Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #212
Hunter Biden did not do anything wrong! Yet you use the term "appearance of wrong doing." Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #163
This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Oct 2019 #168
Joe Biden could not prevent Hunter from taking the job. Blue_true Oct 2019 #206
the best Joe Biden could do was privately advise Hunter to turn the job down. Celerity Oct 2019 #210
Rofl!! wiping eyes.. okay.. my husband switched to Biden a couple of weeks Peacetrain Oct 2019 #49
Seems like Rudy Giuliani hacked your account emulatorloo Oct 2019 #50
There is nothing to this story in the real world Gothmog Oct 2019 #52
Thanks. We're really wading in it today. nt Hekate Oct 2019 #88
Yes, and as much as DU'ers would like to think this is the real world... it ain't Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #165
Gracias, Goth! Cha Oct 2019 #99
You can hear his clear answer it's posted in this forum Green Line Oct 2019 #55
I don't know that I would go that far loyalsister Oct 2019 #58
It does not begin to "resemble" Trump or Trump's family's corruption because there was no corruption emmaverybo Oct 2019 #89
Kids with overseas relationships loyalsister Oct 2019 #171
I'm with the WaPo Op-Ed. "Biden made a speech all debate participants should follow", as run by emmaverybo Oct 2019 #173
It's an unnecessary distraction loyalsister Oct 2019 #197
The Trump machine will attack any nominee we choose. If it can attack Biden, who has been well emmaverybo Oct 2019 #198
Opinion: Biden's words should be echoed by all debate participants Gothmog Oct 2019 #62
Cool story bro awesomerwb1 Oct 2019 #68
It's a global economy, so Baked Potato Oct 2019 #71
That settles it then. RelativelyJones Oct 2019 #74
Is your wife aware that most corporate boards are like that? SharonClark Oct 2019 #75
+1000 Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #81
+1,000 nt Kahuna7 Oct 2019 #87
It's a shame that people can be so effortlessly swayed by lies from the liar-in-chief. SMH... Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #77
Yes, any Democrat is disqualified by anyone they know who isn't a perfect human being Clash City Rocker Oct 2019 #80
Of course Ivanka's 30+ patents with China and her position in the WH are not relevant. Right? Hekate Oct 2019 #91
My wife thinks Joe is the only Democrat that can beat Trump redstateblues Oct 2019 #94
Oh well.. if YOUR WIFE says it, then I guess it must be true. scheming daemons Oct 2019 #97
My wife doesn't hang out on political blogs... brooklynite Oct 2019 #102
No offense to your wife, but such stories have a ring of "I have a friend who said...." Maybe "My emmaverybo Oct 2019 #104
I never said I agreed with her..... brooklynite Oct 2019 #105
As I said, in that case, posts can take up any OTHER person's opinion and stir a proxy debate emmaverybo Oct 2019 #108
And everyone has an opinion...so who cares. It seems to me that if we punish Biden for Demsrule86 Oct 2019 #137
You said it. You really did. Bears repeating. Dems should not let the Trump machine pick for us. emmaverybo Oct 2019 #176
I'm making fun of the OP redstateblues Oct 2019 #182
Yes, let's please Donald Trump and disqualify the opponent he's been trying to discredit. Doodley Oct 2019 #107
i knew this would be a worthwhile read. thnx for post. :) Kurt V. Oct 2019 #110
Yes, we need the most competent presidential candidate who has the best standing to take on Dolt45. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #179
Are You Married to Amy Klobuchar? DrFunkenstein Oct 2019 #114
Axelrod was of the opinion that everyone at the Debate would be asked that question. brooklynite Oct 2019 #125
I disagree. I think Biden can get through this. And if he's our nominee blm Oct 2019 #127
You're so right about Elizabeth... she needs to be on the ticket, one way or the other!! InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #180
I can't believe people are falling for this shit AGAIN! liberal N proud Oct 2019 #140
It seems like nothing was learned from 2016 MustLoveBeagles Oct 2019 #202
Why post this kind of crap..seriously. It's an opinion..and that's all it is.. an opinion Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #151
This is a discussion board, is it not? cwydro Oct 2019 #201
So corrupt. Ghost Dog Oct 2019 #153
do you retweet trump supporters? Lib 4 Life Oct 2019 #159
Hiding behind your wife is a curious tactic. TwilightZone Oct 2019 #166
No one should be held responsible for what relatives did treestar Oct 2019 #167
You forgot to mention the "Bernie Exception"... then all bets are off, right?! InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #184
Let it play out. Btw.... David Axelrod?? Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #174
Yeah...guy who got Barack Obama elected. You may have heard of him. brooklynite Oct 2019 #205
Nope never have :). Just don't like him. Think Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #215
Pleas provide an example of his conservatism brooklynite Oct 2019 #216
You know B, it's not a specific thing it's just demeanor Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #219
His "fire" was good for two Presidential elections... brooklynite Oct 2019 #220
Me too...but I thought plouffe was the supposed mastermind Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #221
Biden is like the scent of Downey vs Trump, the dumpster BootinUp Oct 2019 #178
According to Nate, this story has NOT hurt Joe Gothmog Oct 2019 #188
Oh please, yawn onetexan Oct 2019 #195
I think your wife is right. yellowwoodII Oct 2019 #199
Equating this to Trump's family is pretty silly. TwilightZone Oct 2019 #214
This kind of handwringing is why Democrats lose elections. yardwork Oct 2019 #204
@JoeBiden is living rent-free in trump's head. Gothmog Oct 2019 #208
This may have been a thing in a different time. It's just not now. herding cats Oct 2019 #209
I never understood the posters who thought this was going to benefit Biden Quixote1818 Oct 2019 #211
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